: old pop up camper frame to use a trailer and foundation for the machine

: mid 40's willys jeep frame to use as a wood table and work area

Im going to mount the saw on a pivot to allow the cutting of the logs into blocks. The pivot assembly will allow the saw to be removed and used normally. Blocks will roll down onto the splitter beam to be split and pushed off the machine to be stacked or piled. I need to figure out a way to run a 12 volt alternator to charge a battery to run the winch off of. Would like to do it without installing another engine.

How long do you expect the winch would be running at a time ? Is it just to move the logs closer to the saw ? I think most of those winches have a certin run/off time to keep from overheating .Sorry I can't picture what it will look like .

The winch will be a run then stop type of arrangement. Run just long enough to advance the log to be cut again. Motor overheat shouldnt be a problem. If it becomes a problem I know ways to get around that.